Deborah Mertes

Deborah works for Edelman Leather in Atlanta. She has over 10 years sales experience in the Piedmont Triad residential and contract furniture industry.  Residential background includes experience in the International sales division of LADD Furniture, and LA-Z-BOY Incorporated. Deborah entered the contract furniture industry as a dealer salesperson in June 2003 and has been with Knoll since August of 2005.  Deborah became a LEED AP in September 2008.  She is currently serving as the Chair of the Education and Program Committee for the NC Piedmont Triad Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council.

Deborah relocated to Greensboro in 1993 and worked in various administrative positions at UNCG prior to entering the furniture industry 1999.  She has continually been involved in the community. Some of her past service includes Greensboro Chamber Presidents Ambassador and Summit Rotary Club. Deborah attended the Barbizon School of Fashion, Boston, MA and The University of North Carolina at Greensboro.